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Local eateries crack list of Canada's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants

Local eateries crack list of Canada's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants

St. Germain's, The Ktchn make OpenTable list based on diner reviews
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OLT decides what gets built in Ontario; insiders say it’s broken

OLT decides what gets built in Ontario; insiders say it’s broken

A Ford friend in charge created a 'toxic' workplace at the tribunal, which the government is now reviewing again
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'Sophisticated' e-transfer scam costs local woman $3,600

'Sophisticated' e-transfer scam costs local woman $3,600

Chris Switzer swears off e-transfers after becoming frustrated with TD Bank response when she was the victim of an elaborate scheme involving the dark web
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Transit, rec facilities to be affected during 55+ Winter Games

Transit, rec facilities to be affected during 55+ Winter Games

Road closures, transit detour will be in effect Feb. 6 and 7
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'Dream come true': Local curler to represent Ontario at Scotties

'Dream come true': Local curler to represent Ontario at Scotties

'There’s something extra special about getting to the Scotties. It still feels surreal,’ says curler Cassandra de Groot
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Oro-Medonte CAO retiring after 16 years with township

Oro-Medonte CAO retiring after 16 years with township

'The last 16 years serving as Oro-Medonte’s CAO has been the pinnacle of my career,' says Robin Dunn
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New Path gets grant to support staff in post-pandemic world

New Path gets grant to support staff in post-pandemic world

Funding allows organization to 'continue to support the wellness' of staff, says official
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Orillia Rowing Club up creek without a paddle in wake of city fees

Orillia Rowing Club up creek without a paddle in wake of city fees

'If we have to pay all of these expenses, I don’t think we can move ahead, at least not this year,' club official says of plans for new facilities
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Exam days returning after protest at public school board

Exam days returning after protest at public school board

‘I’m scared that when I go to university I won’t be on the same level as everybody else,’ says Barrie student during protest
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New OPP detachment board to include Orillia, surrounding townships

New OPP detachment board to include Orillia, surrounding townships

'I think that it well help substantially to create safer communities for all of us,' said Coun. Ralph Cipolla of new structure to be put in place April 1
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